Bridge conditions in Mathews County, Virginia
6 inventoried bridges · 2 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 6 Mathews County bridges in the federal inventory, 2 carry a poor rating. That 33.3% share is roughly 5x the national average.
- 2 of the 6 bridges in Mathews County, Virginia, are rated in poor condition (33.3%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 0 bridges (0.0%) are rated good and 4 (66.7%) fair.
- The median Mathews County bridge was built in 1953.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Wbl over Burke Mill Stream (built 1948), carrying about 13,944 vehicles a day.
Good 0.0% · Fair 66.7% · Poor 33.3% of 6 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wbl over Burke Mill Stream | 1948 | 13,944 | Poor |
| John Clayton Mem. over North End Branch | 1949 | 6,559 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wbl over Burke Mill Stream | 1948 | 13,944 | Poor |
| Twiggs Ferry Road over Piankatank River @ | 1953 | 7,161 | Fair |
| John Clayton Mem. over North End Branch | 1949 | 6,559 | Poor |
| Cricket Hill Road over Milford Haven | 1938 | 2,398 | Fair |
| Tabernacle Rd. over Garden Creek | 1972 | 403 | Fair |
| Bethel Beach Rd. over Garden Creek Canal | 2007 | 91 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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